St Stephens Lutheran Church, ELCA Hickory, NC 08/31/2025

12th Sunday After Pentecost Worship Leader: Pastor Richard Graf Choir Director: Brent Talley Keyboardist: Nathan Brickman Reader: Linda Baker Worship Assistant: Bill Duncan Acolyte: T.B.D. Gathering Song: ELW #880 - O God beyond All Praising Text © 1982, 1987 Jubilate Hymns, admin. Hope Publishing Company, Carol Stream, IL 60188. Song Of Praise: W&P #59 - Holy Ground Text and Music © 1983 Meadowgreen Music Co. / Songchannel Music Co., admin. EMI Christian Music Publishing Hymn of the Day: ELW #522 - As We Gather at Your Table Text © 1989 Hope Publishing Company, Carol Stream, IL 60188. Song After Prayers: W&P #129 - Spirit of the Living God Text and Music © 1935, 1963, 1994 Birdwing music, admin. EMI Christian Music Publishing Offertory Hymn: W&P #146 - We Are An Offering Text and Music © 1984 Bug and Bear Music, admin. Word Music Inc. Great Thanksgiving: ELW Setting #6 - Holy, Holy, Holy Communion: ELW Setting #6 - Lamb of God Sending Hymn: ELW #547 -Sent Forth by God's Blessing Text © 1964 World Library Publications, 3708 River Rd., Franklin Park, IL 60131-2158 First Reading: Proverbs 25:6-7a Psalm: Psalm 112 Second Reading: Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16 Gospel Reading: Luke 14:1, 7-14